Malaysia’s 5G network being deployed by Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB) will be more energy efficient thanks to the use of new AIR 3268 energy-saving radios from Ericsson, which reduces power consumption at the network level.
It is the first in Asia to use Ericsson’s latest ultra-lightweight radio which, based on field measurements, is 18% more energy efficient than the previous generation radio. It will therefore be more energy efficient when introducing 5G over mid-band frequencies.
AIR 3268 supports Ericsson’s unique Massive MIMO architecture and Uplink Booster capabilities that deliver leading network performance.
At 12kg and 23 litres the ultra-lightweight AIR 3268 is one of the lightest and smallest Massive MIMO radios in the industry and has been designed for 5G mid-band Massive MIMO performance to deliver the benefits of deployment simplicity and improved energy efficiency.
With 200W output power, 32 transceivers and passive cooling, the radio weighs about 40% less than the earlier generation, making installations easy on towers, rooftops, poles and walls.
“The AIR 3268’s improved energy efficiency will reduce the cost of operations and impact on the environment,” said David Hägerbro, Head of Ericsson Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. “The new generation radios that will be deployed throughout Malaysia by Digital Nasional Berhad will be comparatively more energy efficient, thereby ensuring a more sustainable and responsible 5G rollout.”
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